A systolic pressure consistently between 140 and 159 indicates

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A systolic pressure consistently between 140 and 159 indicates mild hypertension. Severe hypertension would have a consistent systolic pressure of 160 or above. Moderate hypertension would have a consistent systolic pressure between 140-159, which includes the given range. Critical hypertension is not a commonly used term to describe a specific range of blood pressure readings.

A Systolic Pressure Consistently Between 140 and 159 Indicates